Geometric Phase Holograms

Liquid Crystals & Photoalignment Polymers

Modeling & Simulation

Fabrication

Welcome to the Geometric-Phase Photonics Lab

. . . where students and faculty work together with sponsors/partners to make a significant positive difference. We were founded in 2004 by Dr. Michael Escuti (Professor) within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and in 2015 we transitioned from our prior group name (Opto-Electronics & Lightwave Engineering Group (OLEG)). We aim to “Think. Do. Repeat.”

Our Focus

We research the fundamental behavior and applications of complex patterns in liquid crystals and the geometric phase, aiming for new functionality, higher efficiency, and enhanced fidelity in a wide range of photonics applications. In other words, we strive to invent new ways to achieve what was previously impossible, unfeasible, or unreasonable, leading to consequential discovery and capability.